Prodigal Son
Season 1 (21 episodes)
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1. Pilot
Original air date: 09/23/2019 Runtime: 45:35 min. -
2. Annihilator
Original air date: 09/30/2019 Runtime: 43:39 min.Original air date: 09/30/2019 Runtime: 43:39 min. Bright jumps at the chance to help Arroyo solve a quadruple homicide for the NYPD. As Bright slips into the mind of this serial killer, he finds himself dealing with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years. Tormented by the terrors of his childhood, Bright is faced with a question: are his dreams just nightmares or did they actually happen?
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3. Fear Response
Original air date: 10/07/2019 Runtime: 43:54 min.Original air date: 10/07/2019 Runtime: 43:54 min. Malcolm gets his dream interview opportunity when the NYPD zeroes in on one of his and Martin’s favorite psychologists, Dr. Elaine Brown (guest star Sakina Jaffrey), who may be involved in a homicide linked to an LSD-laced psychology trial. Meanwhile, as his night terrors continue to evolve, Malcolm checks in with his trusted childhood therapist to discuss new theories on what exactly he witnessed as a child, and the consequences of Malcolm’s visits with The Surgeon begin to add up when Gil, Jessica and Ainsley catch wind that he has been seeing his father again.
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4. Designer Complicity
Original air date: 10/14/2019 Runtime: 43:47 min. -
5. The Trip
Original air date: 10/21/2019 Runtime: 43:56 min.Original air date: 10/21/2019 Runtime: 43:56 min. Malcolm searches the depths of his mind to unravel the mystery of “the girl in the box,” but with his night terrors and lack of sleep increasing, his real life becomes more and more of a blur. When the NYPD investigates a homicide, they assume it is linked to a drug cartel. Plus, Malcolm discovers a secret about Dani’s past that draws them closer together.
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6. All Souls and Sadists
Original air date: 10/28/2019 Runtime: 43:56 min.Original air date: 10/28/2019 Runtime: 43:56 min. When Bright uncovers a photo of himself and Martin from when he was a kid, he is forced to focus on the repressed memories from his childhood psyche. Meanwhile, he finds himself bonding with a young boy connected to the NYPD’s latest homicide. Also, Jessica and Malcolm finally agree on one thing – they must put a stop to Ainsley’s idea to interview “The Surgeon.”
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7. Q&A
Original air date: 11/04/2019 Runtime: 44:00 min.Original air date: 11/04/2019 Runtime: 44:00 min. Bright’s quest for answers about his childhood leads him to a junkyard, where he’s bombarded with gunshots. Narrowly escaping, Bright and the NYPD discover multiple bodies on the scene, with victims spanning decades. Gil, Dani, Frank and Bright must investigate this serial killer who Bright suspects has something to do with “The Surgeon.” Meanwhile, Ainsley’s exclusive interview with Martin takes an unexpected turn, forcing her to team up with Bright.
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8. Family Friend
Original air date: 11/11/2019 Runtime: 43:48 min.Original air date: 11/11/2019 Runtime: 43:48 min. As the NYPD digs into the “Junkyard Killer” case, Malcolm realizes the main suspect may have had a connection to his father. As news regarding this serial killer spreads, Ainsley itches to be the first one on the case, while Jessica panics, fearing she may never be able to leave the past behind her.
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9. Pied-A-Terre
Original air date: 11/25/2019 Runtime: 43:41 min.Original air date: 11/25/2019 Runtime: 43:41 min. When Martin is locked away in solitary confinement and the FBI takes over the Junkyard Killer case, Malcolm uses his spare time as an excuse to try out a “normal” lifestyle. Things go well, until he accepts a challenge to “profile” his date. Meanwhile, the NYPD tracks a new homicide that’s linked to an elite underground sex club.
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10. Silent Night
Original air date: 12/02/2019 Runtime: 43:55 min.Original air date: 12/02/2019 Runtime: 43:55 min. Knowing that the “Junkyard Killer” was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm goes against the FBI’s wishes and continues to investigate. His findings reconnect him with a disgruntled ex-detective who was once heavily involved in the search for “The Surgeon,” delivering them both into danger. Meanwhile, the holidays are anything but jolly for the Whitly family, when an epic blowout with Ainsley leads Jessica to take matters into her own hands. Also, Colette Swanson (guest star Meagan Good), the steadfast FBI detective who’s now in charge of the case, seems to have a personal vendetta against Malcolm in the fall finale episode.
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11. Alone Time
Original air date: 01/20/2020 Runtime: 43:55 min.Original air date: 01/20/2020 Runtime: 43:55 min. The FBI and NYPD band together to save Malcolm from the "Junkyard Killer"; as Gil looks for answers from The Surgeon, Ainsley and Jessica search through their memories of the past, hoping to find clues about where Malcolm could be hidden.
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12. Internal Affairs
Original air date: 01/27/2020 Runtime: 43:25 min. -
13. Wait and Hope
Original air date: 02/03/2020 Runtime: 43:56 min.Original air date: 02/03/2020 Runtime: 43:56 min. Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when he finds out a killer on the loose is mimicking homicides from one his favorite children’s books, “The Count of Monte Cristo.” With added help from a very excited Martin Whitly, the NYPD trace the case back to a high society family planning one of the biggest weddings of the season, so Malcolm and Dani get dressed up to attend the event and track down their culprit. Meanwhile, Jessica scores an invite herself and is eager to make her return to the New York elite.
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14. Eye of the Needle
Original air date: 02/10/2020 Runtime: 43:54 min.Original air date: 02/10/2020 Runtime: 43:54 min. Jessica continues to search for more information on the “Girl in the Box,” but is confronted by the “Carousel Killer,” who has a very public vendetta against the Whitlys. While the NYPD investigates families tied to Martin’s victims, it’s ultimately up to Malcolm and Jessica to track down the tip-line caller – turned killer – who is blackmailing her. Meanwhile, Ainsley receives a big promotion at work, but quickly realizes she may never escape the high demand for serial killer reports.
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15. Death's Door
Original air date: 02/17/2020 Runtime: 44:00 min. -
16. The Job
Original air date: 03/16/2020 Runtime: 42:55 min.Original air date: 03/16/2020 Runtime: 42:55 min. When a motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder, Malcolm and team are called to the scene to investigate. While he’s working on a profile, he runs into an old friend from boarding school, licensed insurance investigator Vijay (guest star Druhv Singh). Together they work to uncover the identity of the murderer and his accomplices who stole millions in watches. Meanwhile, Martin blackmails Jessica, exchanging his silence about who stabbed him for more quality time with his son.
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17. Stranger Beside You
Original air date: 03/23/2020 Runtime: 43:53 min.Original air date: 03/23/2020 Runtime: 43:53 min. The NYPD dives into a case surrounding a famous mommy blogger, whose husband was mysteriously stabbed just days after their baby was born. Meanwhile, Bright finds his way back to Eve, but can’t shake his paranoia that there’s more to her than meets the eye. To help ease his nerves, Ainsley helps him do some investigating and uncovers a secret she has been keeping.
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18. Scheherazade
Original air date: 03/30/2020 Runtime: 44:00 min.Original air date: 03/30/2020 Runtime: 44:00 min. When an up-and-coming ballet dancer is mysteriously poisoned, the NYPD dives deep into the rigorous world of dance. Meanwhile, Jessica reunites with an old friend, socialite Nicholas Endicott (guest star Dermot Mulroney), and Bright and Eve turn to Martin for answers regarding the girl in the box.
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19. The Professionals
Original air date: 04/20/2020 Runtime: 43:50 min. -
20. Like Father...
Original air date: 04/27/2020 Runtime: 43:58 min. -
101. Prodigal Son S1: Trailer
Runtime: 2:27 min.
